Data Center Technician, Certificate of Completion
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A data center technician installs, maintains, and repairs a data center’s computer and network systems. Students completing this one-year certificate are fully prepared for employment in this rapidly-growing industry.
This program is not yet eligible for Federal Financial Aid; see your Academic Advisor for options.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 46 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Certificate of Completion is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Apply technical skills to implement and maintain computer and network systems solutions and troubleshoot computer and network problems on an entry-level
- Demonstrate a basic knowledge of computer information systems.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently or in a group environment with sensitivity to the needs of customers and coworkers.
- Demonstrate the skill and knowledge to install, configure and maintain PC and server hardware/software in a network environment.
Pre-Program Courses
Students are required to take the following courses prior to the program courses, depending on students' college placement information. See advisor for details:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS90 | Computer Basics (or demonstrate proficiency) | 2 |
| MTH60 | Algebra I (or placement in higher math course) | 4 |
| WR90R | Academic Literacy (or placement in higher writing course) | 4 |
Program Guide
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CIS151 | Network Essentials | 4 |
| CS160 | Computer Science Orientation | 4 |
| MTH86 | Computer Technology Mathematics 1 | 4 |
| WR115 | Fundamentals of Report Writing 2 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Winter | ||
| CIS152 | Network Routing & Switching Config | 4 |
| CIS140U | Intro to Operating Systems: Unix | 4 |
| CIS145 | Hardware Installation Support | 4 |
| CIS279 | Network Server Administration | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIS225 | End User Support | 4 |
| CS133WS | Computer Language I: Web Scripting | 4 |
| BA110 | Group Dynamics for Teams 3 | 3 |
| SP218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 46 | |
| 1 | MTH105 or higher, excluding MTH211, may be substituted for MTH86. |
| 2 | A higher writing may be substituted excluding WR241, WR242, WR243, and WR250. |
| 3 | BA110, BA120, BA285, PSY100, PSY201, PSY202, PSY203 will satisfy this requirement. |
| * | All Honors courses may be substituted for their equivalent requirements. |